|
|
|
April, 2013 - In This Issue:
|
|
|
|
|
 The next Art Hop is this Friday, April 5th. Visit our many open studios, open 5-9pm* |
|
West Michigan Glass Art Center
7th Annual Battle of the Glassblowers and Flame Off!
|
Friday, April 5th, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday, April 6th, noon-6 p.m.
West Michigan Glass Art Center is proud to host the highly anticipated 7th annual 'Battle of the Glassblowers and Flame off'. This high stakes, glass sporting event promises jaw dropping moments of excitement as glassblowers and flameworkers transform hot molten glass into exquisitely delicate vessels. Watch as talented artists from around the region demonstrate their skills in timed competitions in the Hot Shop and Flame Shop. This once-a-year battle lures unparalleled talent from glass artists across Michigan. Cheer on your favorite glassblower or flameworker in this FREE family friendly event.
|
Saniwax Gallery- Paintings by Anna Brabant
Saniwax Gallery, Park Trades Center, Suite 209
Friday, April 5th during Art Hop, 5-9pm
|
A collection of paintings for thesis work that explores the meaning of human existence and our yearning to live fulfilling lives. I draw on inspirations ranging from science, nature, religion, myth, personal experiences, and cultures to create paintings that ask questions about why we are here and what power we have in the way our lives go. Using symmetry and gloomy color palettes to compliment the collected imagery, I hope to create a thought-provoking experience about the wonder of life and world we live in. Facebook Event Page
|
KBAC: Edible Book Festival / Good Eats
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, Park Trades Center, Suite 103A
Opening Reception: Friday, April 5th during Art Hop, 6-9pm
Eighth Annual Edible Book and Good Eats Exhibition:
Friday April 5 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Edible Book entries accepted from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. viewing and judging
7:00 p.m. announcement of winners
7:05 p.m. eating of books
Good Eats
KBAC Gallery
April 5-27, 2013; Opening reception Friday, April 5 during Art Hop, 6 to 9 p.m.
From Dutch still-life paintings to Campbell's Soup cans, our obsession with food is a readymade subject for art! Open to all emerging and established artists, this exhibition features two-dimensional works of art-fine prints, paintings, and collages-that incorporate food in their subject. This exhibit shares it's opening with our Eighth Annual Edible Book Festival.
Featuring art by: Gina D. Mucciolo & Ann C. Payne, Angela Lorenz, Beverly Fitzpatrick, Jeff Heaton, Barbara Goodsitt, Dana LeMoine, Fritzi Huber, Thimgan Hayden, Ron Testa, Ruta Butkus Marino, Aimee Lee, Maryann J. Riker, Christopher Vaughn Couse.
|
Everything is Fine: artwork by Amy Holysz
Exquisite Corpse Gallery, Park Trades Center, Suite 301 Opening Reception: Friday, April 5th during Art Hop, 5-9pm
This coming art hop, April 5th, be sure to check out Exquisite Corpse for "Everything is Fine, artwork by Amy Holysz."
Amy explores line, color, and texture in this brand new show of mixed media paintings and drawings. The artwork features a delightful array of rabbits (of course), underwater inhabitants, and other strange creatures.
Free and open to the public! Join us for art, refreshments, and a fun time. Exquisite Corpse (located on the third floor of the Park Trades Center) will be open from 5pm to 9pm.
Questions? Feel free to message Amy via Facebook or email at amyholysz@gmail.com
|
Ally Pye in the Park Trades Center Office
Park Trades Center, Suite 205
Opening April 5th during Art Hop, 5-9pm
Visit Ally Pye in the Park Trades Center office during Art Hop. She is selling her paintings and will be selling prints, as well. Her work will be on display throughout April. Office HoursM-F, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm  Facebook Event Page
|
Susan Caulfield
Diekema-Hamann
Opening April 5th during Art Hop, 5-8pm
Lasting Impressions From My Garden: heliographic and screen prints by Susan Caulfield
Diekema-Hamann612 S. Park St.
|
Medullary Studios
Garden Expo
Suite 218, April 5th during Art Hop, 5-9pm
Gerard F. Hess of Medullary Studios is featuring EverLastingLeaves and functional garden themed work this Art Hop. Check out his beautifully handcrafted work in suite 218, open 5-9pm. EverLastingLeaves
|
|
John Kollig
|
New Paintings
Richmond Center for Visual Arts
Western Michigan University
April 4 - June 28, 2013
Kollig received a BA in Psychology, studied art at City College of San Francisco, The Academy of Art, the Atelier of Thomas Leighton, and in 1996 earned a MFA from Western Michigan University. Kollig's paintings and drawings have been shown in southwest Michigan regional galleries including Water Street Gallery, The Nines Gallery, and Gallery 344. Kollig's images have been published as giclees by Winn Devon Art Group, Ltd. His paintings and drawings are in private and corporate collections nationally.
See new paintings by John Kollig, running through June, at the Richmond Center for Visual Arts.
Gallery Hours
Monday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday 10:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm
|
Blake Eason
Artwork at Full City Cafe
See Blake Eason's work at Full City Cafe for the next few months. Blake is from Exquisite Corpse Gallery and Artist Collective, suite 301. 7878 Oakland Dr. Portage, MI 49024 http://www.fullcitycafe.com/
|
|
Susan McHenry / Empty Vessel Pottery
Art + Life, Promoting Art and Culture in Kalamazoo
|
Check out this video featuring Susan McHenry. It is part of the Art + Life series, produced by Nate Bailey Media. |
West Michigan Glass Art Center
Upcoming Events
|
Special Member Exhibit, "A Passion for Glass!" April 5th
West Michigan Glass Art Center presents a special member exhibit, "A Passion for Glass" in the Reflections Gallery during the Art Hop. Member artists will display their best work in the Gallery to be judged for awards and prestige. Join the fun by getting involved! Vote for your favorite glass art piece to win the coveted People's Choice Award. Voting and opening reception is from 5 - 9 pm. Event is free. For more information, visit www.wmglass.org
"Raise Your Glass!" April 20, 6-9 p.m.
Join us at West Michigan Glass Art Center for an exciting live-action glassblowing auction! Bid as our glassblowers create colorful vessels, goblets and sculptures. Excitement and bidding builds as the pieces near completion. The Glass Art Center will also host a lively silent auction featuring glass artwork created during the April 5-6th Battle of the Glassblowers, entertainment packages, other artwork, donations and more. Enjoy delicious food and great music as you bid! Net proceeds from the Glass Art Center Auction support the Scholarship Fund which allows children to attend yearly Summer Glass Camp.
Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, visit www.wmglass.org
Explore Glass Art Day, May 18, 10 a.m-4:30 p.m.
If you have ever wanted to try glass art but were not sure which class you would like to try, join us for Explore Glass Art Day. Classes are for adults and youth with no experience necessary. Here's the details: Each participant can choose from the following 5 different types of glass mediums offered every hour: Paperweights, Kiln Fusing, Flameworking, Beadmaking, and Sandblasting. Classes are one hour in length, so every hour a new project will start. Simply choose which classes you would like to take and call us to register for your time slots. Walk-in's are also welcome! We will fit you into classes as space allows. Explore Glass Art Day is a perfect opportunity for both adults and youth to explore affordable mini glass art classes before signing up for full classes. Call to register and reserve your time slot at 269-552-9802. For more information, visit www.wmglass.org
Bronson Journey Beads Program: Call to Artists
The Bronson Children's Hospital Journey Beads programs are supported by the Bronson Health Foundation and in partnership with West Michigan Glass Art Center. The program is currently recruiting artists to create glass beads for patients in Bronson Children's Hospital. Materials and studio space have been donated by West Michigan Glass Art Center, so there is no cost to arts other than their time and talent. We ask that those participating are able to produce quality beads with no sharp edges, but perfection is not required. Training is available for aspiring bead makers. Visit West Michigan Glass Art Center's website for class schedules and pricing. For guidelines, information or to schedule studio time, please call West Michigan Glass Art Center at (269) 552-9802 or email info@wmglass.org.
Learn More
|
Exhibition Opportunities
KIA West Michigan Area Show
|
Entry Deadline: April 22
Exhibition Date: June 8 - August 31, 2013
West Michigan is home to a talented community of visual artists, and some of their finest recent work will be on display at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts in its annual West Michigan Area Show. Since the 1960s, this annual exhibition has showcased the exceptional work of area artists in all media.
A juried exhibition, the Area Show draws hundreds of entries from a 14-county region of West Michigan. The juror will view accepted works on site at the KIA to assign over $4,000 in cash awards.
WMAS 2013 Juror Graham W. J. Beal has been the Director, President, and CEO of the Detroit Institute of Arts since 1999. The DIA has undergone a major renovation and expansion under Beal's leadership, in addition to a reinstallation of their world-renowned collection. During his tenure, the DIA has overseen multiple exhibitions including Degas and the Dance in 2002, Van Gogh: Face to Face in 2003, Camille Claudel and Rodin: Fateful Encounter in 2006, and more recently, Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus in 2012. Beal has published several books, exhibition catalogs, and articles including an exhibition catalogue on the DIA's American paintings. Prior to his arrival in Detroit, he served as director at numerous institutions, including the L.A. County Museum of Art, the Joslyn Art Museum, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Beal is a native of Great Britain, born in Stratford-on-Avon. He has degrees in English and Art History from the University of Manchester and the Courtauld Institute of Art.
Artist Schedule:
Entry deadline: April 22 (postmarked April 18)
Notifications mailed: May 22
Delivery of accepted work: May 30 - June 2 (or by appt.)
Exhibition dates: June 8 - August 31
Reception: June 14, 5:30-7:30 pm
Awards Ceremony: June 14, 6:30 pm (delayed one week due to Art Fair)
Pick up of accepted art:Sept 3 & 4 (or by appt.)
|
MAAC- Michiana Annual Art Competition
Call for Entries
Submission deadline: April 12, 2013 2013 Michiana Annual Art Competition
The MAAC is a multi-media competition open to residents of Southwest Michigan, Northwest Indiana and members of the Berrien Artist Guild. Entrants may submit up to three works of art which must be original in concept and execution, created in the last two years, not completed under instruction, and not previously exhibited at the Box Factory the Arts.
|
Lotsa Little Things / Gallery 248
Looking for artists to join the gallery
Lotsa Little Things/Gallery 248 is a local Kalamazoo art gallery/ artist co-op that represents a collection of Michigan based artists and artisans. They are within convenient walking distance from the many venues and attractions in downtown Kalamazoo. They currently house work from 24 artists with a variety of interests, including painting, vintage bicycle and moped repair, soap making - even origami and license plate art. If you are interested in becoming a member, e-mail us at Lotsalittlethings@gmail.com Hours of operation:Monday - Thursday Noon-7 PM
Friday - Saturday Noon-8 PM
Sunday Noon-5 PM We are located on the downtown Kalamazoo Mall, at the corner of Eleanor and Burdick. We are between the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and the Arcadia Commons Festival Grounds. Lotsa Little Things Gallery
|
|
ArtServe Michigan
|
I highly, highly suggest you all start following ArtServe on Facebook, and frequent their website often. They have an ongoing list of exhibition opportunities, job opportunities, and information for artists. They are a valuable resource, and advocates for artists in Michigan.
|
Lake Center Elementary- Call for Volunteers
The LCE PTO is seeking a few volunteers to come during one recess, for each class to do an art project with students.
This will be part of a new, small art auction in the LCE May 4th Ice cream social. We are doing this to have fun and promote art with students.
DONATIONS NEEDED: Please contact Stephanie Norg if you have 12" to 18"x 1/2 inch unfinished wood dowels, paint, paper plates, black sharpies, cleaning wipes, glue, fishing line, paper towels, crayons, blocks of wood, yarn, empty egg cartons, paper, scissors, large frames, markers, tape, foam, brushes, coloring pencils, canvas, drawing tools, etc...
*Artists who are interested in sponsoring supplies and talents will be offered a free advertisement in our fall directory.
Please contact Stephanie B. Norg at 269-324-4301 or stephanienorg@aol.com Lake Center Elementary 10011 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002
|
---The Park Trades Center is now on Pinterest and Instagram
|
Gary Cialdella
Workshop at Maine Media Workshops (Rockport, Maine)
Register Now / Course Dates: Aug 4th - Aug 10th
|
Enhancing Your Creative Potential
Explore new possibilities in the work you create
This workshop addresses the process and practice of moving your work to the next level. Whether your emphasis is primarily fine art, documentary, or assignment photography this intensive session provides useful information and practical choices. Our goal is to define each artist's creative goals, and provide practical measures to move your work to the next creative level.
Through presentations, critiques and hands-on photographic exercises, students explore new potentials in the work they create. Topics include: portfolio reviews, defining personal vision, exploring the problem solving model, the importance of projects, presentation and craft.
Topics and activities:
- Understanding problem solving strategies in art making
- Increased skill in identifying the goals and objectives of your work
- Skills for articulating the strengths of your work
- Writing an effective artist statement
- Direction on pursuing your goals
- Action plan for improving your portfolio
Participants should bring a finished portfolio, or portfolios and numerous examples of works-in-progress or new directions. Work need not be matted.
For further information, or to register: Maine Media Workshops.
|
Gary Cialdella brings over thirty years experience as an artist and professional photographer. He is the author of The Calumet Region: An American Place - Photographs by Gary Cialdella published in 2009. Gary's work is exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States. He is a frequent lecturer and teacher of photography. Gary is member of the Society of Photographic Education and the American Society of Media Photographers. Gary earned his MFA in photography from the University of Notre Dame.
|
|
|
|
|
The American Watercolor Society - 146th Annual International Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in New York
The Western Colorado Watercolor Society Rockies West National Exhibition at Grand Junction, CO. (Received the Jack Richeson Co. Merchandise Award).
Sy's Website
|
KIA Classes
There's still time to register for the Spring!
Take a class with an artist from the Park Trades Center, at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Screen Monoprinting (750) Alexa Karabin
Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m. 6 Weeks, beginning April 9, Print Studio Members: $140, Non-Members: $160 Screen monoprinting is a relatively new process that combines printmaking and painting to create one-of a-kind prints. The process allows for brilliant, spontaneous, and truly unique surface textures that cannot be achieved by any other method. Students will use a variety of non-toxic materials including watercolor, graphite, charcoal, water-soluble crayons, and dyes to print on paper. Freehand painting along with photo-processes will be used to create stencils-this is the perfect class for both printmakers and painters. Prior printmaking experience is not required. Register
Exploration with Terra Cotta (341) Susan McHenry
Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m. 6 weeks, beginning April 10, Studio 7 Members: $150, Non-Members: $170 Prerequisite: Potter's Wheel In this class, we'll be exploring the possibilities of the studio's red earthenware clay. Various slip applications techniques and use of terra sigilatta will be demonstrated to encourage students' unique form of expression. Demonstrations will focus on wheel-thrown and altered forms. Students are free to use the wheel or hand-build. Register
|
Suite 213 / Looking for artists to share space with
Seeking two artists, rent is less than $200 / month and includes insurance. Call Peggy for more information Peggy Baxter 269-823-4542
|
 Find us on Facebook
| |
|
To the Residents
Don't forget to update your Arts Council artist profiles!
|
| |
Want to submit something for next months newsletter? Contact me today. alexa@ParkTradesCenter.com
|
|
Park Trades Center
269- 345-3311
A creative community.
|
|
|
|
|
|
